Near Elkton in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Revolutionary War
Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., June 30, 2020
1. Revolutionary War Marker
American and British troops passed through Elk Landing.
The American troops were led by
General George Washington, and the British Troops
were led by General William Howe.
You may be on the very same ground that
General Washington once stood as he led our troops
into battle for our independence from British rule.
Erected by Historic Elk Landing Foundation, Inc., "The Patriot's Pathway".
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 39° 35.766′ N, 75° 50.424′ W. Marker is near Elkton, Maryland, in Cecil County. It is on Landing Lane, on the right when traveling south. This has to be reached on foot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 590 Landing Lane, Elkton MD 21921, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington, on the Eastern Shore, and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Strong Defense (a few steps from this marker); Native Americans in the 1600's (a few steps from this marker); Stone House (a few steps from this marker); Henry Deibert and E. Deibert Bros. Barge Building
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Hollingsworth House (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., July 21, 2020
2. Revolutionary War Marker
This is a side view with the subject marker in foreground, Henry Deibert and E. Deibert Bros. Barge Building marker behind it and Stone House (with same-named marker) in the far rear (to left of the two markers previously mentioned in this paragraph, at foot of the path). On left side of the path is a light standard, next to Carriage Steps (with same-named marker).
Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., July 21, 2020
3. Revolutionary War Marker
The subject marker is to the right. Little Elk Creek is hidden behind vegetation.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 801 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 30, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
